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The Summoner

Chronicles of the Necromancer, Book 1

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The Summoner

By: Gail Z. Martin
Narrated by: Peter Ganim, Gail Z. Martin
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The comfortable world of Martris Drayke, second son of King Bricen of Margolan, is shattered when his older half-brother, Jared, and Jareds dark mage, Foor Arontala, kill the king and seize the throne. Tris is the only surviving member of the royal family aside from Jared the traitor, and he flees with three friends: Soterius, captain of the guard; Carroway, the courts master bard; and Harrtuck, a member of the royal guard.

Tris harbors a deep secret. In a land where spirits walk openly and influence the affairs of the living, he suspects he may be the mage heir to the power of his grandmother, Bava Kaa, once the greatest sorceress of her age. Such magic would make Tris a Summoner, the rarest of magic gifts, capable of arbitrating between the living and the dead.

BONUS AUDIO: Includes an exclusive introduction written and read by author Gail Z. Martin.

Listen to more Chronicles of the Necromancer.©2007 Gail Z. Martin (P)2009 Audible, Inc. Epic Fantasy
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If you could sum up The Summoner in three words, what would they be?

Adult Garth Nix

Who was your favorite character and why?

Verhainian, he's all manly and stubborn yet still likeable

Which character – as performed by Gail Z. Martin and Peter Ganim – was your favourite?

Michale, very mysterious and intriguing

Did you have an emotional reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Many parts of the book made me laugh out loud, even though the plot is a serious one, the characters are so well developed you can't help but feel what they feel

Any additional comments?

I had been looking for a saga or trilogy to match trudi canavan and robin hobb and stumbled upon this, I have since listened to the rest of the saga and would recommend all to anyone who enjoys epic fantasy.

Just what I was looking for

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I loved it.
What I don’t get is why people complain about narrators! You listen to the sample, if you don’t like it, don’t buy it! I have listened to various narrators and we all have are favourites. Read these books before and loved them.
Hope you enjoy all

Great book - Don’t be put off!

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Engaging emotional at times. Love all the characters. Cant wait to read next one. Narrator gives each character more personality. I did really like this.

Loved it

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What did you like most about The Summoner?

The storyline is superb you get so involved with the characters and they are portrayed brilliantly. I would recommend any of Gail Z Martins books total fan

What other book might you compare The Summoner to, and why?

This book stands on its own brilliant well written

Would you listen to another book narrated by Gail Z. Martin and Peter Ganim ?

Hmm think so as love her books

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

No

Good Listen

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This book is nothing special or distinctive, couldn't find anything bad to say nor anything good. It's just kind of meh.

Kind of like water

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